A historic Philadelphia institution with a powerful mission

Girard College is a 5-day boarding school for academically capable students, grades 1-12, from families with limited financial resources. All Girard students receive full scholarships to take part in the school’s strong academic program and to live on its 43-acre campus in Philadelphia, PA. Girard College’s mission is to prepare students for “advanced education and life as informed, ethical, and productive citizens through a rigorous education program that promotes intellectual, social, and emotional growth.”